Environmental Benefits of Self-Bunded Tanks
Spill Prevention
- Double-walled design contains 110% capacity
- Prevents fuel from reaching soil/groundwater
- Protects aquatic ecosystems from contamination
- Eliminates need for secondary containment
Key Feature: Automatic containment of leaks from corrosion or impact damage
Air Quality Protection
- Prevents release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Reduces smog formation potential
- Improves local air quality
- Minimizes health risks from fuel vapors
Resource Conservation
- Eliminates costly environmental cleanup
- Reduces soil remediation needs
- Saves water treatment resources
- Prevents ecosystem restoration costs
How Containment Works
- Inner tank stores fuel as primary container
- Outer bund provides secondary containment
- Interstitial space detects and contains leaks
- Alarm systems often notify of containment events
Design Standard: Meets or exceeds international environmental protection regulations
Environmental Impact Comparison
- Traditional tanks: 10-30% chance of leakage over 10 years
- Self-Bunded tanks: <1% chance of environmental release
- Prevents average of 500-1000L of potential annual leakage
- Reduces carbon footprint of cleanup operations
Long-Term Ecological Benefits
- Protects groundwater resources for future generations
- Maintains soil fertility in surrounding areas
- Preserves local biodiversity
- Supports sustainable industrial practices
Sustainability: Self-Bunded tanks align with UN Sustainable Development Goals